Who shall climb God’s holy mountain?Stand within his holy place?Those whose hearts are pure and lowly,Free of guile and full of grace!On this day, O Lord, we thank youFor your servant’s selfless lifeWhich he offered you with gladness,Leaving wealth and earthly strife.

Aloysius, born as gentry,Heard from youth your gentle call,And, renouncing rank and riches,Followed you and gave his all.In the service of those sickenedBy the plague, he spent himself,Thus exhausting earthly body,Storing up the one true wealth.

Trinity of endless mercy,Father, Son, and Spirit blest,With your servant AloysiusAnd the host of saints at rest,We sing forth our song of gladnessFor your saints, your works of grace;Lead us on in humble serviceTill we see you face to face!

About the author

Paul A. Zalonski is from New Haven, CT. He is a member of the Fraternity of Communion and Liberation, a Catholic ecclesial movement, and an Oblate of Saint Benedict. Contact Paul at paulzalonski[at]yahoo.com.